FDA warns consumers to avoid eating ‘microdose chocolate’ bars after six hospitalizations

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The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to both consumers and retailers against the consumption, sale, or distribution of Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing chocolate bars. This comes after multiple hospitalizations were reported across four states. It is advised to steer clear of these products until further notice.

According to an advisory released by the FDA, Diamond Shruumz’s chocolates have caused illness in eight individuals. Out of these eight, six have required hospitalization. The affected individuals are from four different states, including Arizona, Indiana, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.

According to the FDA, individuals who ate the chocolate bars reported experiencing symptoms such as seizures, confusion, sleepiness, abnormal heart rates, and nausea and vomiting. These symptoms indicate central nervous system depression and hyper or hypotension.

There have been no reported deaths associated with these products.

Micro-dosing involves consuming minuscule amounts of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin mushrooms. Advocates of micro-dosing claim that these small doses can enhance one’s mood and concentration.

Diamond Shruumz’s website states that their chocolate bars are crafted using a unique combination of functional and nootropic mushrooms. It’s worth noting that their products do not contain any scheduled drugs, including psilocybin and amanita.

The US Food and Drug Administration, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, America’s Poison Centers, and their state and local partners, is currently conducting an investigation into the illnesses.

At the time of publication, CNN attempted to obtain a comment from Diamond Shruumz but has not received a response.

Diamond Shruumz has been posting promotional videos on their Instagram and TikTok accounts without mentioning the illnesses reported since the FDA’s advisory.

In case of illness after consuming Diamond Shruumz’s chocolate bars, the FDA advises consulting a healthcare professional and/or reaching out to the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222. If you know someone who has been affected, it is important to take prompt action.

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